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Indie biz entrepreneurs are ensuring that fine craftsmanship isn’t a thing of the past. Many people still take pride in a job well done and in providing their clients great service or merchandise at a fair price.

New customers find these businesses through various methods. Sometimes it’s a mention from a friend, relative or colleague. Sometimes it’s through an online social network or while browsing the web.However they find them, once a client and indie-biz owner/employee connect, if all goes, well, the business has just retained a faithful customer who will continue trading with them rather than purchasing through the big corp market. And the customer has just gained a relationship with a business who values them on a personal basis, rather than them being a tiny part of a big cash-cow.

One of these indie businesses I want to introduce you to is Amber’s Angelic Creations, based in Copperas Cove, Texas. And, before I go further, if you’re the sort who engages in supporting veteran-owned and/or affiliated businesses, here’s your sign.

Amber’s been in business for about four years and during that time, has continued to expand her product line of unique, hand-crafted decorations and accessories, from bow-holders to maternity sashes.

Here’s a small slide-show featuring just a few of her much larger array of items...

Amber will ship her products to anywhere the customer is willing to pay for the shipping fees, and all of her products can be found and ordered via her Facebook business page. For those folks who don't use facebook, you can order via email to amberjackson254@yahoo.com or phone to (254) 979-2211. Before long, she'll have her own website up and running, showcasing her full line of beautiful products!

I have always had a love for crafting. A time came when I decided to stay home with my children and I discovered I loved making hair bows and accessories for little girls.

Later, I later got into embroidery and from there I’ve continued to expand my line. I love putting together items from new ideas and offering them to my customers. I take pride in everything I make and honestly, there’s nothing like seeing customers smile when they get their custom-designed accessories made to their expectations.

Before starting my business I spent 15 years as a correctional officer. I’ve also met and married the love of my life, who is serving in the United States Army. He’s extremely supportive of my business. I love working from home, which enables me to operate a business and spend time with my children at the same time.

My advice for those wanting to start their own indie biz is to remember that there will always be room for improvement, innovation, and creativity. Start out small and go from there. Practice makes perfect! I studied tons of different tutorials on YouTube while researching information to set up my own business. I actually taught myself and I’m still learning as I go.

Finish Line

Click any of the pics featured in this post and a new page will open for you, to allow you to access and view the online gallery of Amber's products. Once her new website is up and running, I'll notify you via femme's Desk, and will update the information for you in this post as well.

That's it for this one and hope to see you back again on Thursday for the latest edition of femme's Desk.

'Til then, God bless you, thanks for the read and please don't forget to thank a veteran at your next opportunity!

Thank you Angelia for showcasing Ambers business. I have watched her grow in this craft and she truly puts every ounce of love into each item she makes. I am so proud of her. You are the best and so thankful that you took the time to do this article for her.
Love and hugs,
Kimmie

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femmeflashpoint

1/13/2015 04:18:23 am

Dear Kimi,

It's always my pleasure to get to introduce our readers to an indie biz entrepreneur!

femme

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Kim Holland

1/13/2015 02:27:51 am

Thank you for showcasing Amber's business and giving her the recognition she so deserves! She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and IT SHOWS!!! Amber puts countless hours in every day learning and creating new things to make her business grow and her customers happy!!!

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femmeflashpoint

1/13/2015 04:20:36 am

Hi Kim!

Thank you for the read and for leaving such an awesome comment! I'm thrilled to get to be a part of shouting it out for yet another indie biz, and it's my sincere hope Amber's business continues to thrive.

femme

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Amber Jackson

1/13/2015 07:37:29 am

Angelia, I would like to give a HUGE thank you again for picking me to post in your article. This means so very much to myself and only makes me want to do more. This was so very sweet of you and again I am very grateful. :)

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femmeflashpoint

1/14/2015 01:09:37 am

Hi Amber!

It's my privilege for flashPress to be a part of hooking up Indie Biz owners & operators with new clients. This is such an awesome community to be a part of, and once folks start circulating and setting up camp in it, they're here to stay, lol.

YEAH...I have three sweet girls on my gift list who would love some of Amber's Angelic Creations...in fact, I have a 4yo birthday coming up and will be in touch with Kim to work out the details...!!

This is a case where the slideshow speaks for itself - even though the review is awesome, dear femme!

And now I can't stop humming "Let it Go"...so you know a FROZEN theme is churning in my head...sharing this...!! Love & hugs, mar

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femmeflashpoint

1/14/2015 01:14:23 am

Dear Prof. Mahreer,

While I read your mentions of the little ones on your gift list, I was reminded of the dresses I wore growing up. They were all hand made by my great-auntie, my great-grandma and great-great-grandma. They weren't simple. They were beautiful! They were worn by five of my own generation (me and several cousins) and then to the next gen and later to the generation after that. Amber talked about quality. Quality surpasses generations, and as it does, it gains value for it's heritage as well as its craftsmanship.

I believe Amber's products can easily be a part of such traditions in families, so ya never know. What your little ones wear from her this year might be things their grandchildren wear in years to come. ☺

What beautiful decorations! I love the "this is what spoiled looks like" creation. What little girl wouldn't want to be spoiled by such well-crafted one-of-a-kind accessories?

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femmeflashpoint

1/14/2015 01:17:39 am

Hi Sha,

I hope Amber's soon overflowing with requests to help in spoiling kids. Her work is so pretty I'm sure none of them will be turning down the opportunity to wear it. ☺

Ty for the visit and the comment!

femme

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Vicki

1/14/2015 12:59:58 am

femme - beautiful post about things of beauty, and a great little indie biz!
Angela - wow! I don't imagine I could ever produce such lovely accessories! Truly fantastic, and I can't wait for you to bring on that new website, as I don't "do" Facebook. Please be sure to get femme to shout out when that happens, because I want to see if our downgraded dollar will allow me to buy some of your lovely work!

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femmeflashpoint

1/14/2015 01:21:17 am

Hi Vicki,

I'm excited about the news of Amber's website as well. Once she gets it up and running, she may gain so many new clients she'll have to hire a staff to help her keep up, lol. That's be good, tho! I love it when indie businesses thrive and are able to employ even more people within the indie biz community.

Works for me!

Thanks for the visit and the comment!

femme

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Gail Sobotkin

1/14/2015 01:46:09 am

Hi Femme,
Amber's Angelic creations are beautiful and I enjoyed reading about how she went from correction officer, to Veteran's wife, to Mom who has her own business.
Thanks for introducing me to her creations.
Hugs,
Gail

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femmeflashpoint

1/14/2015 02:37:22 am

Hi Boomer!

Was just thinking of you this morning, wondering how things are on the Carolina Coastline!

Hope you and Fred are getting lots of beach time and building spectacular sandcastles!

Thanks for stopping by and getting acquainted with Amber's biz! Much appreciated. ☺

So happy to have you visit and thanks for the note! With Amber being part of a veteran's family and her mama's site being part of the Weeblyhood, I was way happy to get to give her a shout-out from flashPress. ☺

femme

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